TOREUTIC
\tɔːrjˈuːtɪk], \tɔːrjˈuːtɪk], \t_ɔː_r_j_ˈuː_t_ɪ_k]\
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In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.
By Oddity Software
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In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.
By Noah Webster.
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t[=o]-r[=oo]'tik, adj. pertaining to chased or embossed metal-work.--ns. TOREUMATOG'RAPHY, a treatise on ancient work in metal; TOREUMATOL'OGY, the art of ancient art-work on metal; TOREU'TES, an artist in metal. [Gr., toreuein, to bore.]
By Thomas Davidson
By Sir Augustus Henry